School Psychologist

About This Role

Joining the team as a School Psychologist means contributing to a mission of positively impacting children's lives and communities nationwide. This role involves providing essential psychological services and support within an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling services to students and their parents
• Participate in a multi-tiered system of support for students with social/emotional and behavioral needs, including participation in inter-disciplinary meetings to evaluate and discuss the diagnosis and treatment of students
• Participate in initial IEP and annual IEP development as appropriate
• Collaborate with and coach families and staff during weekly team meetings and follow-up meetings to support social and emotional development
• Adhere to federal/state/local procedures for record keeping, eligibility documentation, timelines, and procedural safeguards
• Develop and maintain a schedule to ensure compliance with all required meetings and services

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Psychology
• Has obtained or is eligible for an endorsement as a School Psychologist as prescribed in the bylaws of the State Department of Education
• Ability to work independently and maintain ethical and accountability standards
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills, and communicates effectively and courteously both verbally and in writing
• Has the ability to coordinate activities and work effectively with professional staff, support staff, parents, and representatives from agencies outside the school system

Nice to have:

• Experience or specialized training in the field of pediatric mental health

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution
• Retirement Account with company matching
• Unlimited CEUs

About the Company

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) provides public school districts, charter schools, and communities with highly qualified pediatric therapists, including school psychologists, speech, occupational, and physical therapists. PDS focuses on finding and training the best pediatric therapists and partnering them with schools and clinics in need, ensuring children receive the best care possible.